Breaking News: Referee Craig Joubert Ran Off Because “He Had Left The Oven On”.

Following the harrowing and heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the last minute of an epic contest, Scotland players and fans were further aggrieved as referee Craig Joubert calmly and maturely ran away, in the face of questioning over a questionable decision.

The World Cup Chief has tried to defend his actions by saying he may have been fleeing the angry Scottish crowd, or may have needed the toilet, “when you need a shit, you need a shit”, he said.

Many have seen this as a sign of weakness or unprofessional, however it has been revealed that as he blew the final whistle he realised he had left the oven on, and reacted as any of us would by sprinting straight home.

Scottish fans and players have maturely and calmly responded with understanding to this event. Some even saying that it would be ok anyway,

“All people are human and referees are human too, they will make mistakes, and that is ok”, said a middle aged Glaswegian Celtic football and Scottish fan whilst, nursing a small bird back to health.